Jill Abramson and the Times: What Went Wrong? — In the gossipy world of New York journalism, the firing of Jill Abramson from her position as the executive editor of the Times provoked a veritable explosion of talk, posts, and Instagram pictures of the objects of interest.

Two Points on Abramson — First, don't miss this essay by Amanda Marcotte on Abramson's rough defenestration. We're always excited to have her in our pages. — Second, it may get lost in all the high-octane drama but in Ken Auletta's second dispatch on Abramson's dismissal …

Editors' note — (CNN) — CNN has discovered multiple instances of plagiarism by Marie-Louise Gumuchian, a former CNN news editor. She wrote frequently about international news, writing and reporting about Africa, Europe, and the Middle East from our London bureau.

The case for skepticism about climate scientists. — Florida's Sen. Marco Rubio came under attack this week for refusing to submit to scientific authority. “I do not believe that human activity is causing these dramatic changes to our climate the way these scientists are portraying it,” he said in an interview with Jonathan Karl.

Ore. Senate hopeful accused of stalking boyfriend — Oregon GOP Senate candidate Monica Wehby was accused by her ex-boyfriend last year of “stalking” him, entering his home without his permission and “harassing” his employees, according to a Portland, Oregon police report.

The Arkansas Race Is Not Over Yet — In a year full of tough challenges for the Democrats, Tom Cotton may have opened up an opportunity. — Each election year has its own unique characteristics. No two are alike, and this is one of the many things that make politics so interesting.

Democratic Party Still Seen More Favorably Than GOP — Both parties face “upside down” net favorable ratings — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans view the Democratic Party more favorably than the Republican Party, even though both parties have a net unfavorable rating.

Congress Party Concedes Defeat as India Backs Modi — NEW DELHI — The Indian National Congress, which has headed India's government for nearly all the country's post-Independence history, conceded defeat to the opposition leader Narendra Modi on Friday, as voters rendered a crushing verdict …

Statement from IOP Publishing on story in The Times — Dr. Nicola Gulley, Editorial Director at IOP Publishing, says, “The draft journal paper by Lennart Bengtsson that Environmental Research Letters declined to publish, which was the subject of this morning's front page story of The Times …

Hillary Clinton Enjoys Lovefest On “The View” — On Barbara Walters's last day on television, Clinton makes a surprise appearance — and pitches her new book. “Oh, my friend, I wouldn't miss it.” — vine.co — Hugs and kisses were exchanged on the set of ABC's The View …

Some Juggernaut — Democrats look awfully frantic for a party with history on its side. — Democrats think they are the party of the future. After a last hurrah for Republicans in this year's midterm elections, Democrats will have a commanding majority at the polls as far as the eye can see.

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